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The Nissan Qashqai Diesel Hatchback is a best seller in the UK. This SUV is affordable and looks decent too.

Let’s start with the inside. The interior of the car is clean, spacious and there is loads of space in the boot: 430 litres to be exact which if you fold the rear seats down can be extended to 1503 litres maximum. The Nissan Qashqai is therefore ideal for someone who is frequently on the road. Everything has been finished with soft touch grip materials and the seats are comfortable to sit in. The car can easily sit 5 people.

The Nissan Qashqai Diesel Hatchback performs particularly well compared to competitors thanks to a stop/start system, crash diet and refined engine technology. It emits just 99g/km of CO2 and returns a staggering official economy of 74.3mpg. What’s also good to know is that road tax is exempt and there is a low benefit in kind rate on this vehicle which making it a smart option for companies.

The car also features an Active Engine Brake function, which reduces jerkiness in the transmission when you lift off the throttle. Plus, the Body Motion Control constantly dabs the brakes to smooth out body movement over bumps. It works well and makes this car the ultimate all-rounder and a real asset to your business.

We had an exclusive interview with The Twig he reveals his highlights of the week.

So Twig tell me about driving the Nissan Leaf?
I drove the Nissan Leaf for 3 days around the North West of England. The car itself drives very smooth and has actually got a lot of power especially if you take it out of eco mode. It is the first electric car I have driven and it met my expectations. The interior of the car is nice, seats are comfy and there is lots of space for passengers. There is also lots of boot space, ideal for big shoppers.

That’s sound really positive Twig, is there anything that you didn’t like about the car?
At the moment there aren’t fast charging points everywhere so if you run out of juice it could be a bit problematic, however the number of EV charging points is rapidly increasing all over the country.

How easy was the charging?
The charging itself is easy: plug it in, sit back and relax, especially with the fast charging points. You can charge the Nissan Leaf from 0% to 80% in 20 /25 mins. I would recommend charging it overnight at home. I would plug it in at 7 and the next morning it was fully charged. If you are out and about it is worth checking to see if there are charging points available (more information about the charging points can be found on the Nissan website)

What did you like about this whole trip?
I loved the attention of the wider public; everyone was really interested in the car and I also got asked on a date! Driving around Manchester and Blackpool in the Nissan Leaf was absolutely brilliant.

Would you recommend the Nissan Leaf to your friends?
Yes I would definitely recommend it to my friends. The charging is cheap (£2 -£4) and you can drive about 120 miles with this, it’s obviously a lot cheaper than petrol. If you are living/working in a town/city and do about 20-30 miles a day this car is perfect.

If you’ve been keeping up to date on all things CVSL over the past few days you would have undoubtedly noticed our very own ‘Twig’ anonymously journeying through the North West of England.

For such an expansive journey, a special car is needed. Step forward the Nissan Leaf.

Since Monday, the Twig has been pushing the brand new Leaf’s electric range to the limits. Featuring a top speed of 87mph and a maximum range of 124 miles after full charge, this car is seemingly perfect for city living.

The Leaf has enough room inside to be considered a proper family car and while costing pennies to run, the electric car represents premium value for your money, especially if leased.

The car’s performance is punchy, easy to drive and feels much faster than it’s touted to be.

The suspension does a good job of absorbing all the bumps along your drive and another advantage of electric power, aside from a faint whirr when you pull away, you won’t hear a peep from the motor.

Economically, the tailpipe emissions are zero so you won’t pay any road tax and the car has scored the full five stars in crash tests conducted by the Euro NCAP.

Overall, the Leaf offers a smooth driving experience that is even more affordable if leased.

Here at CVSL we have got some exciting times ahead! We would like you to meet our newest team member: the Twig. The Twig loves everything green! He lives around the Manchester area (we can’t reveal his address as we know that he has got a lot of fans!) and drives a Nissan Leaf. The Twig absolutely loves his Nissan Leaf Car and is taking his car out of for a challenge.

About his Nissan Leaf
the Nissan Leaf is a 100% electric vehicle driven by lithium-ion batteries that are more durable than traditional lead acid batteries. Electric cars are the future as they are environmental friendly and have zero emissions. It will also save you money as you don’t need to fill up on petrol anymore. No wonder why “The Twig ” loves his Nissan Leaf!
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